sulfasalazine

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
anti-inflammatory agent
sulfonamide
gptkbp:administeredBy food (to reduce GI upset)
gptkbp:ATCCode A07EC01
gptkbp:bioavailability 10-30%
gptkbp:CASNumber 599-79-1
gptkbp:cause gptkb:anemia
hepatitis
hypersensitivity reactions
agranulocytosis
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C18H14N4O5S
gptkbp:color yellow-orange
gptkbp:contraindication porphyria
sulfa allergy
gptkbp:discoveredBy Nanna Svartz
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1938
gptkbp:drugInteraction gptkb:warfarin
gptkb:methotrexate
gptkb:digoxin
folic acid
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 5-10 hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sulfasalazine
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mayStain urine yellow-orange
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
immunomodulatory effects
gptkbp:meltingPoint > 200°C
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D013285
gptkbp:metabolism sulfapyridine
5-aminosalicylic acid
gptkbp:monitors liver function tests
complete blood count
renal function
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
B2 (Australia)
gptkbp:proteinBinding 99%
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 5339
DB00795
gptkbp:reducesAbsorptionOf folic acid
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
headache
rash
reversible oligospermia
gptkbp:solubility practically insoluble in water
gptkbp:synonym Azulfidine
gptkbp:UNII 4Q81I59GXC
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Crohn's_disease
ulcerative colitis
rheumatoid arthritis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sulfonamides
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6